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FH51 AVG

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,550 mi
Last recorded103,550 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 AVG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,550 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 103,503 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 97,255 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 97,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on the inner shoulders 215/45/17

Fail 10 Feb 2017 93,940 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder 215/45r17

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,046 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 80,703 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,703 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 74,346 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 74,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,056 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,054 miles

Engine light on dash

Nearside rear disc corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 67,054 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine light on dash

Nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,279 miles

off side front tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,476 miles

engine managment lamp on

Pass 10 Jan 2009 57,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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FH51 AVG is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 92,136 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH51 AVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH51 AVG registered?

FH51 AVG is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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